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Right on the square, great value and service!

We stayed for 3 nights and were a little worried about some past reviews, however our experience was brilliant... Sad to leave and would definitely stay again. Our group had 2 rooms, one at the front of the hotel and one at the "side". As mentioned in past reviews , the front one has some noise from the downstairs pub especially on the weekend, but the side room was super quiet and with great aircon. Clean, modern and serviced daily.The front room was really spacious, kingsize bed and nice views of the square. Side rooms are much (much) smaller but quiet. The reception staff are an amazing team, could not have possibly been any nicer or more helpful!! Many thanks to them all, ( must also include Vortec, the night porter in here too) We loved the location, it suited us perfectly to be right in the middle of the action. Thought the parking deal was great too ! (They have an arrangement with a close multilevel car park.....short walk away.... We were glad to park up and get out of the vehicle for 3 days) Great value all round!More

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Stayed: June 2013, travelled with friends

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Ask hneesh43 about Skeffington Arms Hotel

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The Skeffington Arms is a small and historic hotel right on the main square in Galway. The location is great, the staff very nice. Our room was small, and a bit shabby, with torn window curtains. The bedsheets weren't fitted, so they just barely covered mattress. The bathroom however was amazingly updated and sleek and our friends' room across the hall seemed larger, more comfortable, and not shabby seeming at all. Breakfast was glorious! Served in the awe inspiring bar/restaurant that is part of the hotel, filled with stained glass and dark wood. The food was delicious.

Stayed: April 2013, travelled with friends

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Ask Marcia J about Skeffington Arms Hotel

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This hotel has great rooms and very friendly service. They were an hour late cleaning our room after check-in which was annoying but okay since our room was very nice. The bar had a great band. Unfortunately, there is also a nightclub right behind the rooms. The noise kept us up most the night. So if you're planning to be out late, stay here. But if you plan to go to bed before midnight, stay somewhere else.

Stayed: May 2013

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Ask Kristen M about Skeffington Arms Hotel

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Thank you for taking the time to leave your review on Trip Advisor. Here at the Skeffington Arms Hotel we strive to offer a warm, welcoming environment for all our guests and this something which has been commented on over and over by other reviewers. So thank you for taking to time to let other reviews know we truly appreciate this.

I was disappointed to see that you found our hotel to be loud. It is a busy city and its coming to tourist season so there is a few more festival happening in the City. When making a booking and also again on check in we inform every one that we are city centre and we do have a pub next door. We have live Irish music from Monday to Friday and a Dj on weekends. Apologies on the late check in if past guest are late checking out it we it puts check in time back a little but accommodation do try the best to get rooms ready as quick as possible.

I do hope we get the chance to welcome you back to The Skeffington Arms Hotel in the near future.

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Lisa Nee

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“Galway’s best kept secret

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Normally only went into this bar for a few drinks but recently went with work for some food and thought it was a great spot. The lunch menu is extensive and you can opt for carvery or order something from the menu. The food was very tasty and didn't take too long to come out if you are short on time. Very big bar so took a while to find the area where you are meant to order.

Stayed: April 2013, travelled on business

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Ask Voilareally about Skeffington Arms Hotel

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Thank you for taking the time to post a review on tripadvisor about your recent visit to The Skeff Bar & Kitchen. I was delighted to read about your enjoyable time with us. We here at The Skeff Bar & Kitchen pride ourselves on offering wholesome, homecooking at a reasonable price.

I have passed your kind words on to all our kitchen and floor teams and we look forward to welcoming you back to the heart of Galway soon.

Warm regards,Lisa Nee Front Office Manager

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Great location, lovely room, helpful staff, good size rooms, comfortable beds and a fabulous hot shower! Couldn't be happier. It is just steps away from the bus and train station, and a block from the main shopping area and pedestrian area.

Room Tip: Rooms facing the square can be noisy with bar under them and people in the square, but not a factor for us,

Stayed: May 2013, travelled with friends

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Ask Judi B about Skeffington Arms Hotel

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There are lots of great things about Skeffington Arms. The rooms are bright and cheery, the reception is very helpful and friendly, and the shower in our room was perfect. However, we stayed on the alley side on the first floor and the noise from the "pub" (it's more like a nightclub) made our room shake from the bass. Worse, was the noise in the alley for about 20 minutes in the middle of the night. We guess that the nightclub was exiting at this time and it was so loud to wake us both. The bass quieted so after, but then the noise from the surrounding area kept me up a while longer. This hotel would be fine if I had been out drinking until the clubs closed, then I sat in the park in front of the hotel drinking for a bit longer, returning to my room to pass out for the night. So if you are in Galway to party, this would be a great place (like I said, everyone was friendly and helpful and the room was nice). One more thing, which I think was more a mistake than an indication of deeper troubles at the hotel. When we returned to our room (we left at 8 AM and returned at 5 PM), the room was a mess. It had not been cleaned, but oddly new towels had been added. Reception did a great job responding, bringing up new towels and addressing our concerns as needed. So this would not keep me from coming back - just beware of the noise.

Room Tip: Alley side on the top floor, wear earplugs, stay out late, come back drunk and ready to pass out.

Stayed: May 2013, travelled as a couple

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Ask Tom C about Skeffington Arms Hotel

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Thank you for taking the time to leave your review on Trip Advisor. Here at the Skeffington Arms Hotel we strive to offer a warm, welcoming environment for all our guests and this something which has been commented on over and over by other reviewers. So thank you for taking to time to let other reviews know we truly appreciate this.

I was disappointed to see that you found our hotel to be loud. It is a busy city and its coming to tourist season so there is a few more festival happening in the City. When making a booking and also again on check in we inform every one that we are city centre and we do have a pub next door. We have live Irish music from Monday to Friday and a Dj on weekends. Apologies on your room service if there are any items left on your bed accommodation tidy the room but leave the beds has not to disturb your property.

I do hope we get the chance to welcome you back to The Skeffington Arms Hotel in the near future.

Warm regards,

Lisa Nee

Front Office Manager

“Galway’s best kept secret”

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